Termux Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Termux for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is ConnectBot, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Termux and 15 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Termux are Termius, JuiceSSH, De-Bloater and APK Explorer & Editor.

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Termux alternatives are mainly Terminal Emulators but may also be SSH Clients or Remote Desktop Tools.  Other popular filters includes Android + Terminal Emulator and iPhone + Terminal Emulator. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Termux.
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  1. ConnectBot icon
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    ConnectBot

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    ConnectBot is a Secure Shell client for the Android platform. Its ultimate goal is to create a secure connection through which you can use a shell on a remote machine and transfer files back and forth to your phone.

    41 ConnectBot alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    ConnectBot Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Telnet client
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    • Most users think ConnectBot is a great Termux alternative.

    • ConnectBot is the most popular Android alternative to Termux.

    • ConnectBot is Free and Open SourceTermux is also Free and Open Source
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    Termius

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    Termius is more than a mere SSH client – it’s a complete command-line solution that’s redefining remote access for sysadmins and network engineers. Securely access Linux or IoT devices and quickly fix issues from the comfort of your couch via laptop or phone.

    49 Termius alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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    Top Termius Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Mosh client
    3.  Keychain
    4.  Port Forwarding
    5.  Unix-like
    6.  SSH
    7.  User Session Recording
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  FTP Server Migration
    10.  Server Monitoring
    11.  Secure Copy (SCP)
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  4. JuiceSSH icon
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    JuiceSSH

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    The all in one terminal client for Android including SSH, Local Shell, Mosh and Telnet support.

    102 JuiceSSH alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • mosh
    • OpenSSH

    JuiceSSH Features

    1.  Host management
    2.  SSH
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  Ssh tunnel
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    • JuiceSSH is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Termux.

    • JuiceSSH is Free and ProprietaryTermux is Free and Open Source
  5. De-Bloater icon
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    De-Bloater

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    An application using the power of Magisk to debloat unwanted system apps!.

    7 De-Bloater alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    De-Bloater Features

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  6. APK Explorer & Editor icon
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    APK Explorer & Editor

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    APK Explorer & Editor, an open-source tool to explore the contents of an installed APK, is strictly made with an aim to inspect an installed APK file.

    8 APK Explorer & Editor alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    APK Explorer & Editor Features

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  7. NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR icon
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    NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR

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    Try our desktop experience running entirely on your smartphone/tablet/smart TV. Phone screen is too small, or just want to work from bed? Try our VR mode!.

    16 NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    +3
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Lightweight
    7.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Support for scripting
    5.  VR Mode
    6.  Based on Ubuntu
    7.  Desktop Application
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    Comments about NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR as an Alternative to Termux
     
    Noha Ibraheem

    A hassle-free one-click Linux installation. No scripts, no vnc, no pulse-audio, it just works.

    Positive comment •Aug 30, 2023
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    • NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR is Freemium and ProprietaryTermux is Free and Open Source
    • NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTermux is not according to our users
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    Package Manager

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    Source code of Package Manager, an Application to Manage your Apps.

    8 Package Manager alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Package Manager Features

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  10. Android Terminal Emulator icon
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    Android Terminal Emulator

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    Android-Terminal-Emulator - A VT-100 terminal emulator for the Android OS.

    51 Android Terminal Emulator alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Android Terminal Emulator Features

    1.  Command line interface
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    Discontinued

    Github repository has been archived by the owner on Jan 14, 2022.

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    johndoe12

    Supports older versions of Android (<5)

    Positive comment •Feb 4, 2019
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    • Almost everyone thinks Android Terminal Emulator is a great Termux alternative.

    • Android Terminal Emulator is Free and Open SourceTermux is also Free and Open Source
  11. Opaque icon
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    Opaque

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    Opaque is a GPLv3 licensed secure, super fast oVirt, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV), and Proxmox VDI client that allows you to connect graphically to all your virtual machines running in the cloud from anywhere in the world.

    51 Opaque alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Desktop Sharing
    4.  Support for Multiple Monitors
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  12. Termux Monet icon
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    Termux Monet

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    A terminal emulator application for Android 8+ OS extendible by variety of packages, with Monet support and experimental features.

    55 Termux Monet alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Autocompletion
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
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  13. Tempest - SSH and SFTP client icon
    Tempest - SSH and SFTP client icon

    Tempest - SSH and SFTP client

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    Tempest is a free, cross platform, privacy first, SSH client, Local terminal and Kubernetes terminal.

    14 Tempest - SSH and SFTP client alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Server Monitoring
    4.  SSH
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  14. Better Terminal Emulator Pro icon
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    Better Terminal Emulator Pro

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    Harness the native Linux command-line potential of Android with this Terminal. BTEP is an advanced Terminal Emulator and SSH client for your phone or tablet. Unleash the command line potential of the Android console with this terminal. Best if rooted, but root not required. Run n.

    16 Better Terminal Emulator Pro alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Root required

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Emulation
    3.  Linux-based
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    Better Terminal Emulator Pro iconTermux Icon

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